The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-22
COMMENCEMENT SEASON.
Asbury's mi-CensenniaI-MeetinE of the
Trustees-Art School Exhibition.
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Asbury's Semi Observation-Disclosures of the
Trustees-Art School Exhibition.
Special indianapolis Journal
GREENcAsrLE, June 81 The semicentennial
of the founding of ''Asbury," or, it is now
known, DePauw University, took place in Me-
harry Hall to-day, the various exercises occupy
ing the entire day. The exercises began with
the address of Frank E. Anderson, 'S7. ready
writer, and fine speaker. and the gentleman who
represented the university in the State orator
ical contest
Mr.. Anderson was followed by Hon. T. A
Goodwin of Indianapolis member of the class
of 40 and the first graduate of old Asbury Uni
versity. In very interesting and humorous
speech Mr.. Goodwin related incidents connected
with his college days, as well as of those of Jos.
f. Mcdonald, Gov. A G. Porter, OK Senator Jas.
Harlan and many other of the earlier graduates.
The venerable Rev. Aaron Woods spoke next
The talk Of this gentleman, who has been con-
nected with the university since its birth, is al
ways of great interest to the friends of the uni
versity. In his own thrilling way did he tell of
the early struggles and hardships o: the univer
sity and how, by the hard work, faith. prayer
and liberality of the Method;sts of Indiana. it
had been placed on it's present firm footing.
Rev. Woods was present at the laying of the
cornerstone of old Asbury, more than fifty
years ago.
At p NJ this afternoon the assemblage was
addressed by Dr. George l.. Curtiss. a trustee of
the university, and eloquent speaker. Dr.
Curtiss referred to the early history of the insti
tuition, to it's faculty, board of trustees and
other supporters. In highly euloglstc terms did he
refer to Matthew Simpson, DIR. Curry, Cyrus Mutt
Thos. Bowman and many other stanch support
of the university. In closing, DR.. Curtiss
paid fitting tribute to DR.. Martin, president of
the university. both as an educator and a gov
ernor, and telling of the wonderful progress that
had been made while under his presidency. He
also spoke feelinely Of the late Hon. w. g. De-
Pauw. who had rescued the university from its
financial peril and had placed it upon financial
ffooting, with but few exceptions, equal to any
in the land. Following DR.. Curtiss. Mr.. Thos.
Raymond, of the class of '87, read original
poem composed for the occasion. Mr.. Hay
mons is a poer OF superior ability, and the pres
ent effort was of exceptional merit
Governor A. q. Porter delivered an address in
which he recited mauy incidents of his college
life, and then delivered lecture on the Life Of
Benjamin Franklin"
The address this evening was delivered by
Bishop Bowman, chancellor of the university.
No speaker is more welcome to q Greencastle
audience than is Bishop Bowman. He, also,
referred to the early history of the institution
and the many pleasant memories connected
with It.
The day has been one of great interest. aud
one long TO be remembered by the friends OF the
university.
The board of trustees held another session
to-day. The following business of interest was
transacted: Professor Brown was elected asso-
ciate professor of mathematics; II. B. Longdon,
associate professor of Latin; Lee Neff,
ciate professor of modern languages Professor
Parr, dean of the normal school. was granted a
leave OF absence during the fall term. Two new
chairs we're established in the theological depart
ment-practcal and historical Rev. DIR. NJ. d.
Parkhurst elected to fill the chair of practi-
cal theology. The chair of Greek has not been
filed yet.
The exhibition of the DePauw School Of Art
opened Yesterday. The display of pictures, stud
les and sketches is very fine, showing n success
full year. The original pictures by the students
show much careful study from the cast, nature
and life, and very close knowledge of light
and shade and compositions. particularly in
compositions, proving that our young
people can do earnest work in art if they will.
Tonight the decennial reunion Of the class of
~ was held at the residence of Prof J. B. De
Motto. and celebrated with great success.
Quite large number of the class present.
having come from Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Col
crado and California, as we'll from Indiana
and Illinois. The class is a large one. number
ing at present fifty members, aud has always
been noted for great class enthusiasm.
The annual commencement hop was held in
the spacious parlors of the Central Hotel this
evening. Several couples were in attendance
from the surrounding cities and the gay crowd
kept time to the elegant music of Hart's orches-
ira until an early hour.